Apocalypse Bow Wow

by James Proimos III Jr., James Proimos III Jr. (Illustrator)

Overview

Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this black-and-white graphic novel is a hilarious romp through the apocalypse, where dogs are all the world has left!

The end has come. The world is in shambles. Everyone is gone . . . except for the dogs!

Brownie and Apollo are two dogs living in bliss with a big, comfy couch to laze on. But unbeknownst to them and seemingly overnight, the world has turned to utter chaos. What they do know is their owners are MIA, they are starting to get on each other’s nerves, and it’s dinner time. What has happened? Who will feed them? What if their people are gone for good?!

With bellies rumbling, Brownie and Apollo decide to set out into the wide world, where they discover other pets and stray animals who have been left behind. But not everyone is man's best friend. It's a dog-eat-dog world now! With the help of a friendly neighborhood police dog and a small but mighty side-kick tick, Apollo and Brownie must figure out how to survive these dark times and locate their ultimate goal: dinner!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681190884
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	11/01/2016
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	674,842
Product dimensions:	8.45(w) x 12.00(h) x 0.95(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

James Proimos III attended St. Mary's College of Maryland where he obtained a BA in psychology. When not writing graphic novels, he takes on gigs as a quality control specialist in the video game industry. He currently lives in Maryland with his wife and goofy rescued mutt, as well as a housemate and that housemate's spunky Jack Russell mix.

James Proimos Jr. has written and illustrated numerous children's books, including the critically acclaimed picture book Year of the Jungle by Suzanne Collins. He's a former writer and creator for television, and a dad.
www.jamesproimos.blogspot.com

Editorial Reviews

It's The Walking Dead with dogs. It's funny, action packed, and now my dogs know how to survive the apocalypse. I look forward to reading Brownie and Apollo's further adventures!” —Dan Santat, Caldecott Award-winning author of THE ADVENTURES OF BEEKLE: AN UNIMAGINARY FRIEND

“Uninhibitedly wacky . . . A potent combination of unhinged energy and poignant sentiment.” —Publishers Weekly

“[A] postapocalyptic story that younger readers can enjoy without seeing too much potentially scary mayhem.” —Booklist

“The simple black and white illustrations are effective for the tone and pace of the story, often adding additional humor to situations. One of the best recommendations you can give a young reader is 'it's really funny.' This book is really funny. Spread the word.” —100 Scope Notes blog

“This is typical Proimos (Proimoi?) in its affable weirdness and loopy, slightly edgy cartoonish artwork . . . the black and white illustrations have a countercultural feel that adds extra appeal. The dogs' dialogue is snappy, with fine comic contrast . . . . The action transpires in brief demarcated scenes, making this loopy story perfect for reluctant readers who need frequent breaks.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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